Senior Events Executive

Get Recruited Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic events and catering business in London is seeking an experienced Senior Events Executive to manage the planning and delivery of high-quality events. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in catering-led events and thrive in both creative planning and hands-on operational delivery. Key responsibilities include client management, overseeing logistics, and leading teams on-site to create memorable experiences.

Benefits

Up to £42,000 salary

Exciting growth opportunities

Vibrant company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Executive or similar role.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with excellent organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding events and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Create detailed event proposals, timelines, and operational plans.
• Oversee catering logistics to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Manage on-site event operations and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Strong background in catering and hospitality-focused events

Experience managing both planning and operational delivery

Excellent organisational skills

Strong leadership and team management abilities

Exceptional client-facing skills

Outgoing and confident personality

Job description

SENIOR EVENTS EXECUTIVE

LONDON - OFFICE BASED

UP TO £42,000 + EXCITING GROWTH + CULTURE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are seeking an experienced Senior Events Executive to join a dynamic and growing events and catering business. This role requires a proven professional who can confidently manage both the planning and delivery of high-quality events, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in catering-led events, who thrives in both the creative planning stages and the hands-on operational delivery. You'll be client-facing, detail-oriented, and able to lead teams on-site to deliver memorable experiences.

THE ROLE:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events, from client brief through to execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and relationship management.
• Create detailed event proposals, timelines, and operational plans.
• Oversee catering logistics, ensuring smooth service delivery and adherence to brand standards.
• Manage on-site event operations, including staff coordination, suppliers, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to junior team members and freelance staff.
• Monitor event performance, client feedback, and financials to drive continuous improvement.

THE PERSON:

• Strong background in catering and hospitality-focused events.
• Experience managing both planning and operational delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional client-facing skills with a professional, proactive approach.
• A passion for delivering outstanding events and memorable experiences.
• Outgoing, confident, and bubbly personality with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a Event Executive, Senior Events,Event Manager, Senior Event Manager or similar role.

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